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Oral hygiene & periodontal (gum) disease prevention

Preventative dentistry is about taking good care of your teeth and oral hygiene. By taking care of your teeth, you prevent excessive plaque buildup, bacterial infection, cavities, bad breath and even the overall health of your body.

Good oral health helps prevent gum disease

Poor oral hygiene is a major contributor to bacterial infections, decay and gum disease. Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is classified in two stages:

If you start to experience symptoms of gingivitis, you can usually remedy your problem by good oral hygiene. However, if you allow your condition to worsen, your gum disease will lead to periodontitis which will then require treatments by a dentist.

Some individuals are more prone to gum disease than others, due to external factors such as genetics, health conditions or lifestyle factors.

If you are prone to gum disease, you may need to be extra vigilant, and your dentist may recommend more frequent checkups.

Either way, maintaining good oral health gives everyone the best possible chance of preventing other problems down the track.